US EditionAlex Bowman Cleared to Return at Bristol After Vertigo Sidelined Him for 4 Races
Bowman missed four races while recovering from vertigo and was cleared after simulator work, pit-stop practice and a medical evaluation.
- On Thursday, Hendrick Motorsports announced that Alex Bowman is cleared to return to the NASCAR Cup Series and will drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet in Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- The 32-year-old missed four races after experiencing vertigo symptoms during the March 1 race at Circuit of The Americas, forcing absences at Phoenix Raceway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, and Martinsville Speedway.
- To earn clearance, Bowman turned laps Tuesday at the Ten Tenths Motor Club in a street car, then completed pit stop practice, simulator testing, and a medical evaluation on Wednesday before formal approval.
- HMS president Jeff Andrews praised Bowman's diligence and recovery effort. "I feel really good, and I'm excited about being at the track," Bowman said, confirming he is 100% ready to return.
- With 20 races remaining in the regular season, Bowman faces a significant challenge to qualify for the playoffs, currently trailing the top 16 drivers by 144 points after his early-season absence.
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The Toronto Star
Alex Bowman cleared to return at Bristol after vertigo sidelined him for 4 races
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alex Bowman has been cleared to return to the NASCAR race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway after missing four races with vertigo.
NASCAR: Alex Bowman Set to Return at Bristol
Alex Bowman has been sidelined for the last four NASCAR Cup Series races.After making a premature exit in the Cup race at Circuit of The Americas last month, it was revealed that the driver of the No. 48 had been diagnosed with vertigo. The Arizona native proceeded to miss the Cup races at Phoenix, Las Vegas, Darlington, and Martinsville.Yet, the 32-year-old is set to get back behind the wheel. It was announced on Wednesday, April 9 that Bowman …
New Hampshire Union Leader
Alex Bowman (vertigo) cleared to return at Bristol
Alex Bowman will return to the NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday after a bout with vertigo, Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday.
NASCAR driver Alex Bowman returns after suffering from vertigo
Alex Bowman returns to the No. 48 at Bristol Motor Speedway after exiting the car during the race at COTA on March 1st Last month, Alex Bowman abruptly pulled to the pit lane during the NASCAR Cup Series race at COTA. He exited the No. 48 car with vertigo symptoms and Myatt Snider jumped behind the wheel. Alex Bowman has been sidelined ever since. Anthony Alfredo drove the No. 48 at Phoenix Raceway. Since then, Justin Allgaier has raced the car …
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